This small fringe group — funded by right-wing conservatives, corporate executives, and real estate developers — has a well-documented track record of deception. Some of the paperwork they submitted today may not even include valid signatures from real people.

The City Council unanimously passed a phased-in minimum wage plan which was signed into law by the mayor and supported by more than 7 in 10 Seattle voters because it ensures workers can support themselves, afford the basics, and contribute to the economy. In fact, 7 in 10 of the people who signed the petition might actually support $15 too, but added their names only because they were misled by corrupt signature gathering practices.

We renew our call for an official investigation, and we are confident that the people of Seattle have no interest in turning back the clock, consigning 100,000 workers to poverty wages, and taking away a $3 billion boost to our local economy & our independent businesses.

Working Washington unites low-wage workers to fight for a fair economy where everyone can support themselves, afford the basics, and contribute to the economy. We launched the fast food strikes that sparked the fight for $15 in Seattle; we helped lead the successful campaign to pass $15 in SeaTac; and we work in coalition with unions, faith groups, and grassroots organizations to hold corporations & politicians accountable to community needs.

About Working Washington: Our mission is to build a powerful workers’ movement that can not only dramatically improve wages and working conditions, but can also change the local and national conversation about wealth, inequality, and the value of work. More info…

Our mission is to build a powerful workers’ movement that can not only dramatically improve wages and working conditions, but can also change the local and national conversation about wealth, inequality, and the value of work.

Working Washington fast food strikers sparked the fight that won Seattle's landmark $15 minimum wage. We drove Amazon to sever ties with right-wing lobby group ALEC and improve conditions in their sweatshop warehouses. And we helped lead the winning campaign in SeaTac for a $15 living wage.